Paid Dental Assistant Extern – Pediatric Practice - Kusom Health - San Antonio, TX

Ready to jumpstart your career in Pediatric Dentistry? Get paid while you learn! We are a high-energy, fast-growing pediatric dental practice in San Antonio. We love mentoring the next generation of dental professionals! We are looking for an enthusiastic, kid-friendly Dental Assistant Extern who is ready to take their classroom knowledge and turn it into real-world, clinical expertise. Unlike many practices where externships are unpaid, we value your time and work. We provide a fully paid, supervised clinical experience at $8/hr on a predictable schedule designed to work around your availability. This is a fantastic "audition" opportunity—we are always looking for stellar externs to transition into permanent, full-time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) roles upon graduation! What You Will Learn & Do (Under Direct Supervision) Pediatric Chairside Assisting: Learn the art of "tell-show-do" behavior management while assisting our dentists during exams, fillings, and pediatric restorative procedures. Modern Dental Tech: Gain hands-on exposure and training using CurveHero cloud-based dental software for chart updates and patient records. Sterilization & Safety: Master proper OSHA guidelines, instrument sterilization processes, and operatory turnover to maintain an immaculate environment. Patient Comfort: Welcome children and parents warmly, walk them to the chair, and help calm anxious young patients with a positive, friendly attitude. Lab Work & Prep: Assist with preparing dental materials, tray setups, and making kids feel excited about their dental visits. What We Are Looking For (Requirements) Active Dental Assisting Student: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited local San Antonio Dental Assistant program and ready to fulfill your school's official externship hours. Predictable Availability: Able to commit to a set schedule of a minimum of 4 hours per day . Kid-Loving Personality: You must have high energy, a warm smile, and infinite patience. Working with children requires a unique touch! Bilingual (English/Spanish): Highly preferred to help us seamlessly serve all of our San Antonio families. Professional and Reliable: Punctual, eager to learn, and ready to take proactive feedback from our clinical team. Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification is required. Why Extern With Us? Hourly Pay: Earn a steady hourly wage while completing your graduation requirements. True Mentorship: You won't just stand in a corner or clean the breakroom. You will get true, hands-on pediatric dental coaching and cloud-software experience. Direct Hiring Pipeline: We use our externship program to scout for future full-time team members. Skip the post-graduation job hunt! To Apply: Submit your resume along with a quick note letting us know which dental assistant school you attend, your total required externship hours, and your preferred 4-hour daily availability block! Pay: From $8.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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